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Gene Short
USA
Male
Elite
Vital Statistics
Gene Short is a USA powerlifter with a best competition total of 394.6 kg.
- Best total
- 394.6 kg
- Competition context
- 72.5+ kg class, USA-UA, Single-ply
- Meet count
- 3 sanctioned meets
Best Squat
113.4 kg
Best Bench
79.4 kg
Best Deadlift
201.9 kg
Best Total
394.6 kg
Best DOTS
-
Best Wilks
-
Meet Count
3
Years Active
1+
Career Details
Personal Records
| Lift | Weight | Bodyweight | Meet | Date | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 113.4 kg | - | Wade's Euphorium Power Meet | 1981-05-16 | 72.5+ |
| Bench Press | 79.4 kg | - | Wade's Euphorium Power Meet | 1981-05-16 | 72.5+ |
| Deadlift | 201.9 kg | - | Wade's Euphorium Power Meet | 1981-05-16 | 72.5+ |
| Total | 394.6 kg | - | Wade's Euphorium Power Meet | 1981-05-16 | 72.5+ |
PR Progression
Career best lifts over time from competition data
| Date | Meet | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-11-22 | South Jersey Club & Open | 90.7 kg | 65.8 kg | 158.8 kg | 315.3 kg |
| 1981-02-28 | South Jersey Open | 102.1 kg | 68.0 kg | 183.7 kg | 353.8 kg |
| 1981-05-16 | Wade's Euphorium Power Meet | 113.4 kg | 79.4 kg | 201.9 kg | 394.6 kg |
Competition History
3 entries| Details | Date | Meet | Federation | Class | BW | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-05-16 | Wade's Euphorium Power Meet | USA-UA | 72.5+ | - | 113.4 kg | 79.4 kg | 201.9 kg | 394.6 kg | - | 2 | |
| 1981-02-28 | South Jersey Open | USA-UA | 72.5+ | - | 102.1 kg | 68.0 kg | 183.7 kg | 353.8 kg | - | 5 | |
| 1980-11-22 | South Jersey Club & Open | USA-UA | 72.5+ | - | 90.7 kg | 65.8 kg | 158.8 kg | 315.3 kg | - | 2 |
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About Gene Short
Gene Short is competitive powerlifter who has competed in 3 sanctioned meets since 1980. Gene Short has competed under USA-UA federation.
Career best competition total: 394.6 kg. Individual lift PRs: 113.4 kg squat, 79.4 kg bench press, 201.9 kg deadlift.
This profile is built from verified competition data sourced from OpenPowerlifting. All results shown are from sanctioned competition performances, not self-reported numbers.

